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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,473.69, 24,735.15 and 16,227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,473.69, 24,735.15 and 16,227.65 is: 24,365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,473.69 : 24,735.15 = 16,227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,473.69/24,735.15 = 16,227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,473.69x = 24,735.15 × 16,227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,473.69x = 401,393,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,393,418.74/16,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.73

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